Страница 1: ...Operation Practices Set Up Operation Maintenance Service Troubleshooting Warranty s L Push Mower m Model 08M9 MTD LLC P O BOX 361131 CLEVELAND OHiO 44136 0019 PrintedIn USA FormNo 769 05019 April27 2...
Страница 2: ...site address and mailing address can be found on this page We want to ensure your complete satisfaction at all times Throughout this manual all references to right and left side of the machine are obs...
Страница 3: ...on piece of power equipment not a plaything Therefore exercise extreme caution at all times This machine has been designed to perform one job to mow grass Do not use it for any other purpose 4 Never a...
Страница 4: ...nning Only use parts and accessories made for this machine by the manufacturer Failure to do so can result in personal injury When starting engine pull cord slowly until resistance is felt then pull r...
Страница 5: ...ually inspect blade for damage e g bent cracked worn Replace blade with the original equipment manufacture s O E M blade only listed in this manual Use of parts which do not meet the original equipmen...
Страница 6: ...n or near any unimproved forest covered brush covered or grass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any Ira spark...
Страница 7: ...parts DANGER THROWN DEBRIS Remove objects that can be thrown by the blade in any direction Wear safety glasses DANGER SLOPES Use extra caution on slopes Do not mow slopes greater than 15 _ _ WARNING G...
Страница 8: ...s where you may not operate safely WARNING Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees a rise of approximately 2 1 2 feet every 10 feet A...
Страница 9: ...Push the chute deflector up towards the engine Holding the deflector in this position remove the retainer and discard See Fig 3 1 b Lower the chute deflector carefully keeping your fingers out of the...
Страница 10: ...ngine See Fig 3 4 Figure 3 3 NOTE Each end of the lower handle must be placed in the same position on the mounting brackets a Remove the star knobs shown in Fig 3 3 and remove the lower handle b Posit...
Страница 11: ...the lever to the desired position for a change in cutting height See Fig 3 7 F Figure 3 7 3 Release the lever towards deck IMPORTANT When adjusting the cutting height be sure to set all four wheels a...
Страница 12: ...ations Cutting Height AdjustmentLever One adjustment lever is located on each wheel and is used to adjust the cutting height All four levers have to be at the same relative position to ensure a unifor...
Страница 13: ...if equipped UsingYourlawn Mower Be sure lawn is clear of stones sticks wire or other objects which could damage lawn mower or engine Such objects could be accidently thrown by the mower in any direct...
Страница 14: ...n DeckCare Clean underside of the mower deck after each use to prevent build up of grass clippings or other debris Follow steps below for this job 1 Disconnect spark plug wire Drain gasoline from lawn...
Страница 15: ...and could break causing personal injury 5 Lubricate the engine crankshaft and the inner surface of the blade adapter with light oil Slide the blade adapter onto the engine crankshaft Place the blade...
Страница 16: ...ll tank with clean fresh gasoline Clear vent Drain fuel tank Refill with fresh fuel Refer to engine manual Push CHOKE knob in applied Engine overheats 1 Engine oil level low 1 Fill crankcase with prop...
Страница 17: ...omobile manufacturer s requirements for service classification SG SF Motor oils classified SG SF will show this designation on the container SAE 10W 30 is recommended for general all temperature use I...
Страница 18: ...the engine is refueled or where gasoline is stored Avoid repeated or prolonged contact with skin or breathing of va pot WARNING Do not overfill the fuel tank there should be no fuel in the filler nec...
Страница 19: ...and the kind of maintenance to be performed are described in the table below Follow the hourly or calendar intervals whichever occur first More frequent service is required when operating in adverse c...
Страница 20: ...kely unless you handle used oil on a daily basis it is still advisable to thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water as soon as possible after handling used oil NOTE Please dispose of used motor o...
Страница 21: ...wire brush if it is to be reused 3_ 4_ 5_ Measure the plug gap with a feeler gauge Correct as necessary by bending side electrode See Fig 10 4 The gap should be set to 0 030 in Electrode Figure 10 4...
Страница 22: ...from forming in fuel system or on essential carburetor parts If the gasoline in your engine deteriorates during storage you may need to have the carburetor and other fuel system components serviced or...
Страница 23: ...vider Repairs or adjustments to correct starting difficulties dueto any of the following failure to follow proper maintenance procedures rotary mower blade striking an object contaminants in the fuel...
Страница 24: ...Model08M9 17 12 14 2 25 27 29 31 32 18 24 7 33 28 34 27 26 23 32 14...
Страница 25: ...3 8 16 Height Adjuster Bearing Pivot Arm Screw HL 12 16 x 1 00 Bell Washer 760 OD x 1 25 OD Shoulder Screw Ref 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 I Part Number 734 1988 710 0599 736...
Страница 26: ...purchaser a GeneralEmissions WarrantyCoverage_ MTDmustwarrantto the ultimatepurchaserandeachsubsequentpurchaserthatthe engineis 1 Designed built andequippedsoas to conformwithallapplicableregulationsa...
Страница 27: ...The use ofany non exempted add on or modified parts shall begrounds fordisallowing awarranty claim made inaccordance with this article The engine manufacturer shall not be liable under this article t...
Страница 28: ...g splitter pumps valves and cylinders havea separate one year warranty Routine maintenance items such as lubricants filters blade sharpening tune ups brake adjustments clutch adjustments deck adjustme...
